Feb. 20, 2015

Is Your Empty Stomach Fueling Your Shopping Spree?

You’ve probably heard the advice that you shouldn’t go grocery shopping when you’re hungry. Researchers say that an empty stomach might help fuel your shopping spree, according to a new study in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Norbert Schwarz, a professor of psychology and a co-author on the study, discusses what these findings say about decision-making.

Produced by Alexa Lim, Associate Producer

Guests

Norbert SchwarzProvost Professor of Psychology And MarketingDirector of the Mind and Society Center University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, California